Question:
My Bother-in-law served in the US Army in the early 60's. He is having some health issues. He has been told he is not eligible for VA health care because he did not serve during a conflict. Is this true?
Jim's Reply:
It depends. Eligibility for health care is generational and then further divided into categories like Purple Heart recipients, MOH recipients, veterans with rated disabling conditions, veterans of a certain age with low income, and such.
You can learn more about the requirements to be eligible for VA care here https://www.va.gov/health-care/eligibility/
If your relative has any conditions that might have been caused by his service he should file a disability claim and that can open the door to health care.